Novels like The CPs We Can Never Move On From
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- 1 Shen Yao, Just You Wait 沈耀，你给我等着 That year, a fragile, broken-hearted boy with a dark, obsessive streak met the person who would become his salvation. They met in high school and officially got together once they were adults in college. “Shen Yao, are you trying to get yourself killed?” “Let go of me, Li Ran! Didn't you hear me tell you to get lost?” Obsessive, lovesick Shen Yao + sunny, insecure Li Ran —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Snow Poison Mystery: Trapped in the Snow Maze 雪毒迷踪之剧穿雪迷宫 Lost in the Snow: The Snow Maze 81Reads—Score114d adds
- 3 The Dragon's Awakening: I Play the Villain 鸣龙少年，我做恶人 Dual Male Leads + Fighting Evil with Evil Save Shen Yao! What sparks will fly when someone desperate for love meets someone with a strong desire for control, who longs for another person to depend on him completely? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Noble Husband at Home 家有贵夫 [Adapted from The Republic of China Detective, with an original female lead who ships couples. The female lead's pairing is undecided, and may or may not happen, with a man or a woman.] A pairing is guaranteed: Lu Yichu (Qiao Chusheng & Lu Yao) Author's note: 1. I can't write detective stories. The plot is mostly the same as the original drama, but more condensed and with some changes. The story will focus on romance later on, with the investigation parts omitted. Please read with caution if thi 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Snow Maze: An Unexpected Encounter 雪迷宫之不期而遇 Two people reaching for each other, saving each other in turn. A tough Northeastern man vs. a chemistry professor from the South Their first meeting “Hello, Professor Gu. I'm Zheng Bei.” “Hello, Gu Yiran.” A chance encounter binds them together for life. To Gu Yiran, Zheng Bei is his salvation, the only light he can grasp in the darkness. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Qiao Chusheng, Wait for Me 乔楚生你等等我 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 588Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Radiant Little Deer 耀眼小鹿 Shen Yao, a cool and brilliant student with a passion for cryptography, develops feelings for the eccentric Yu Luyao that go beyond friendship during their high school years. Ever since Yu Luyao was little, her mother has worried about her future marriage because of what a fortune-teller once said. After graduating, Shen Yao gives up his dream to serve his country, while Yu Luyao chooses to provide medical aid overseas. She never realizes that Shen Yao chose this career for her, or that he went 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 At Last, I Said I Love You 终于说出我爱你 My new work is here! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Republican-Era Detective: The Beloved Young Master 民国奇探之团宠小少爷 I won't break up Lu Yao and Detective Qiao. I love them too much. Lu Anhe is a pampered young master from the modern world, with blond hair and blue eyes. He is born into Lu Yao's family as his adorable little brother, along with his very own System. From then on, Shanghai has its most shameless “third wheel.” He ships the couple so enthusiastically that everyone in Shanghai knows about it: “The way Detective Qiao looks at my brother is pure, bone-deep love!” He is fiercely protective. Anyone wh 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Film and TV Crossover: The Secret Behind His Mystery in a Danmei Adaptation 综影视：穿耽改关于他悬念的秘密 Disclaimer: I won’t break up any of the original couples, so rest assured and enjoy! Film and TV Crossover, starting with The Untamed, and then on to... [Boys’ Love] [Two Male Leads] [Film and TV Crossover] [Historical Fantasy] [Quick Transmigration] A Wei transmigrates by accident and is forcibly bound to a System called “A Thriving Family.” The System’s cold voice rings in his ear: “Your mission is to travel through three thousand small worlds and encounter the chosen ones blessed with great f 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Otherworldly Maze 异世迷宫 [First person + maze + exploration + companions] A boy lost in another world wakes in an unfamiliar, dark corridor, where monsters and humans alike nearly kill him. Determined to return to his original world, he sets out on a journey to reach the maze's “deepest depths.” Using the special advantages and talents he gained in this other world, he presses onward with a group of gifted companions, steadily making their way toward the “deepest depths.” As they overcome each “trial” set by the “steale —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Snowbound Maze: The North Wind Knows My Heart 雪迷宫北风知初意 When Chief Gao assigned Ye Chu, fresh out of college, to Zheng Bei’s team, he was genuinely unhappy about it. The Major Crimes Unit handled nothing but dangerous, serious cases: stakeouts, manhunts, and risking their lives. The work was as grueling and perilous as it could get. He honestly thought a young woman like her wouldn’t be able to handle it and would quit within days. But Ye Chu refused to back down. Whether responding to calls, chasing suspects, or storming crime scenes, she never acte 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Republican-Era Detective: Finding Lost Love 民囯奇探：寻回失去的爱 The ending of A League of Nobleman left me unsatisfied. How could the clever young master have left so passively? He must come back to find the love he lost. Qiao Chusheng's first half of life was so bitter, so let the rest of it be sweet. A romance centered on two male leads. 41Reads—Score114d adds
- 14 The Hope: A Dawn Fanfic 鸣龙少年同人之破晓 A The Hope fanfic, original female lead × Shen Yao. A story about two little lunatics. I’ll give it a try. Good things take time. Thank you, everyone! “Shen Yao, believe it or not, we’re the same kind of person.” “Shen Yao, you’ll be there too, right?” “Shen Yao, I’m angry.” “Shen Yao...” “Shen Yao... I’m sleepy...” “Zhaozhao... thank you.” 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Hope: Falling in Love That Summer 鸣龙少年：心动于那年盛夏 The Hope|Alternate ending|: Li Ran x Shen Yao [From the moment they met, their fates became intertwined, and they could never be apart again.] Shen Yao's gaze was always following Li Ran, and Li Ran couldn't help being drawn to him, too In these ordinary days, in this dull life, they held each other close. There are lots of original headcanons, but they won't affect your enjoyment. The characters may be a little out of character. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Minglong Boys: Bright as the Moon 鸣龙少年：耀眼如月 Some people’s eighteenth year is as bright as a flower. Some spend it struggling to survive in the cracks. And some spend it rotting away. Shen Yao thought this was all his life would ever be. Self-harm was the only way he could find proof that he was alive. He never imagined someone would barge into his life so unexpectedly. His life, on the verge of rotting away, seemed to have found salvation. The first time Zhou Yunyue saw him, she knew he was not what he seemed. Perhaps it was the way kind 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Showbiz: Starting with The Hope 文娱：从鸣龙少年开始 Li Xuan joins Class 11 at Minglong High School and brings the entertainment of Earth to the world. To keep the five students in Minglong Class 11 from getting tangled up in a love quadrangle, he takes it upon himself to shoulder the burden of romance so the others can focus on studying. Wu Di: "I've studied lyrics for twelve years, and what you write makes me... Actually, you should be sitting in the mentor's chair." Chen Yukun: "I... should be just like everyone else. Your songs pass every time 277Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Greatest Teacher, Starting With The Hope 从鸣龙少年开始的最强教师 Gu Cheng transmigrated to Longming Middle School and became a teacher. His goal was to get every student who trusted him into Qinghua or Beida, and give them all a bright future! But he faced plenty of challenges. The students weren’t interested in studying, and it seemed their families had plenty of problems that needed solving, too... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Minglong Youth: I'm an All-Rounder, Do as You Please 鸣龙少年：在下全能，诸位随意 After waking up, Gu Xiu transmigrates into the world of The Hope, and obtains the Academic Prodigy System. The Chinese exam is too easy, so he only writes an essay. One Rhapsody on Prince Teng’s Pavilion leaves the whole school stunned, and Tan Xiaozhou eagerly asks him for pointers! He casually tosses aside a sheet of scratch paper, Hu Cuocuo picks it up, and discovers he’s solved a world-famous math problem? Visitors from seven countries come to tour the school, and you can switch languages at 66Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 20 Republican-Era Detective: Qiao Si, I Fell for You at First Sight 民国奇探之乔四，我对你见色起意 A fanfic based on Republic of China Detective. Lu and Qiao make a great pairing, but since Bai Youning is in the story, this features an original female lead paired with Qiao Chusheng. The heroine and Qiao Si are cut from the same cloth, and she's a bit unhinged, the sort who's sweet on the outside but dark within. I rewatched the show and felt sorry for Qiao Si, all alone and always looking out for those two troublemakers, so I created a heroine who can stand by Fourth Master through thick and 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Snow Maze: A Love Story in the 1990s 雪迷宫：90年代的爱情故事 [The Maze of Snow + Beiran CP + detective story] In 1997, Zheng Bei and Gu Yiran met for the first time. As they worked together to solve cases, they helped each other heal, going from strangers to close companions, then to kindred spirits. In October 1998, the two began a new battle in Halan City. Along the way, Zheng Bei realized his feelings for Gu Yiran were more than ordinary, while Gu Yiran discovered he couldn’t live without Zheng Bei... Apologies if anyone feels out of character. Cars, h 258Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Republican-Era Detective: Reborn in a Parallel World as Chu Yao 民国奇探：重生之平行楚垚 Not long after Lu Yao left in his previous life, Shanghai was engulfed in war. He spent his entire life trying to return, but never made it back to Shanghai and never saw Qiao Chusheng again. After a life full of regrets came to an end, Lu Yao awoke to find he had been reborn in the year they first met. From what he could gather, things seemed different this time around. Whatever happened, he would never leave Qiao Chusheng again… (The backstory is in the short story with the same title, also on 362Reads—Score10214d adds
- 23 A Missed Detective Story Fanfic: My Beloved Yaoyao 民国奇探同人【垚垚吾妻】 Come on in if you ship Chu Yao! The cases from the show are recreated, so you can follow along even if you’ve forgotten the plot. Qiao Sanye, the most feared of Shanghai’s Eight Great Kings, and Lu Yao, a six-foot-two genius detective who’s obsessed with money. In just three words: sweet, sweet, sweet! (I wrote this fanfic to make up for Qiao and Lu’s bittersweet ending, for myself and all my fellow Chu Yao shippers.) 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Bending Toward the Light 向言光折 Shen Yao liked Xu Nuo. It was love at first sight. Whenever the class changed seats, he’d find a way to sit beside her. At the school sports meet, he’d win a medal in the 3,000-meter race and give it to her. When he learned she liked AD Calcium Milk, he’d keep a whole pack in his desk drawer. Shen Yao never hid how much he liked Xu Nuo. To Xu Nuo, Shen Yao was sunlight spilling through the leaves. That light reached into the abyss, and the abyss was no longer an abyss. It became a garden burstin 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Young Dragons: Summer Is Always Here 鸣龙少年：夏日常在 (The first story can be read on its own. The later stories borrow plot elements and settings from the earlier worlds.) An ordinary school chronicle. An ordinary girl’s everyday school life. An ordinary girl’s journey through the world. (Contains potentially upsetting elements, so read with caution.) An anthology of TV dramas The Hope √ The Hope II √ Fireworks of My Heart (√) + The Hope + Light Chaser Rescue (There may be out-of-character moments; please bear with me.) (The timeline is all over 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Film and TV Crossover: Every Male Lead Has Kissed Me 综影视：男主全都吻上来了 (Top! Many's favorite! Immersive!) [The Last Immortal] Nine-Lives Xiangliu x Little Demons “The gods beneath my feet pave a road for me.” A film and TV fanfiction. Out of character!! Two male leads, with the top as the main focus! The top is the main focus! The top is the main focus!! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Anime and TV Crossovers: This Is the Halo’s Fault 综影视，这是光环惹的错 I’ve told everyone, I’m a middle school student and I don’t know how to write a plot. Of course there’ll be problems. Why is this still what I said? I already said I can’t write, I really can’t. I’ve forgotten a lot of the plot, and I don’t know how to write it, so it ended up like that. Also, I’m too lazy to fix my typos. I usually don’t bother. If I can update, then I’ll update, but usually I don’t. The main focus is family affection. Anyway, I’ll try my best to make it better. Just to be clea 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Across Worlds: Bringing a Little More Love to the Human World 综穿之多给人间一点爱 This novel has two male leads. Lin You'an, a self-made rich man, has been a virtuous person for nine lifetimes. Once he completes the good deeds of this lifetime, he can become an immortal. At five years old, little You'an learned this from a wandering Daoist priest and resolved to follow Lei Feng’s example and do good deeds. He spent nineteen years doing just that, only to run into a case of mistaken identity involving a soul reaper on his twenty-fourth birthday. His tenth lifetime of virtue wa 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Reborn: Detective Qiao Doesn't Want a Bad Ending 重生之乔探长不想BE [Rebirth + feel-good wish fulfillment + sweet romance + unrelated to history] He was shot in a vital spot while protecting his boss, and only understood what mattered in life and love as he lay dying. As if Heaven took pity on him, he was given the chance to start over and live the life he wanted! 15Reads—Score314d adds
- 30 I Introduced My Crush to My Buddy, Only to Find Out He Likes Me 把妹介绍给兄弟，谁料兄弟喜欢我 I Introduced My Crush to My Bro, but He Fell for Me Instead 1.1kReads—Score5514d adds
- 31 Like a Foal Returning to the Sea 如驹归海 I couldn’t shake off the excitement after watching Snow Maze, so I decided to write a story and have some fun. But I knew when to put the brakes on in the end. Rejecting pornography, gambling, and drugs is a basic principle everyone should uphold, and that’s one line I won’t cross. 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Republican-Era Detective: My Luck Is Maxed Out, So I Rewrite the Script 民国奇探：幸运值拉满我改写剧本 Lu Yao wakes with the memory of a book. In the story, Qiao Chusheng dies in the thirty-fourth year of the Republic of China, coughing up blood and dying in Paris. But it is now August 16 of the fourteenth year of the Republic of China, just after the Mid-Autumn Festival. Someone has died at the Nie residence’s new home, and Qiao Chusheng is leading the police to Lu Yao’s door. They are still just “Mr. Lu” and “Detective Qiao.” They have yet to taste the pan-fried buns on Xiafei Road, or be left 5.6kReads—Score1.4k14d adds
- 33 The Hope: At First, I Just Wanted to Become the Richest Man 鸣龙：一开始我只是想当首富 Planned worlds: The Hope, A Little Reunion, A Love for Dilemma, A Love for Separation, All Is Well, and more When Fang Yiqing woke up, he discovered he'd transmigrated into The Hope and gained a golden finger that was obsessed with money. Everything was about making money. With enough money, anything was possible. Study? What a load of crap! Didn't I suffer enough from studying in my past life? Fang Yiqing: There's no way I'm studying. Not in this life. I've transmigrated, so why would I keep sl 8Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 34 The Hope: Song Song's Silent Song 鸣龙少年之颂颂不声 [A heads-up: There’s a big age gap. Feel free to read if you’re interested; if not, please move on. Thanks.] Jiang Songsong was a small-town exam ace from a tiny county town. Her family wasn’t rich, but they were close-knit and always laughing. To give her access to better teachers and education, the Jiang family held a family meeting, unanimously agreed, and moved to Xingzhou City. “In my world, light and darkness intertwined. When you came along, the world became a riot of color.” “Songson 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Screen Crossover: The Hope, Stealing Sang Xia from the Start 影综：鸣龙少年，开局截胡桑夏 [One female lead] + [The Hope fanfic] + [high-tech developments later on] Su Yang transmigrates into The Hope and fulfills his dream of becoming a teacher from his previous life. When the two schools merge, Su Yang proposes establishing Class 12 to compete with Lei Ming. He gets Sang Xia from the start. Su Yang: “You don’t want to keep being the go-to person for every little thing on the front lines forever, do you?” After winning Sang Xia over, Su Yang starts getting the five students from the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Republic of China Detective: I Was Reborn 民国奇探之我重生了 After Lu Yao and Bai Youning left Shanghai, turmoil engulfed the country. Qiao Chusheng joined the army, and the two were separated for more than ten years. In a battle shortly before the founding of New China, Qiao Chusheng was killed. Unable to accept the truth, Lu Yao returned to Shanghai and died of grief… A brilliant light shone down. Lu Yao opened his eyes. “Have I been reborn?” 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Young Dragons: Redemption 鸣龙少年之救赎 A talented boy who's always been overlooked, and a “bad student” girl who's “spoiled.” When she accidentally discovers his secret, he's at a loss. But he gradually realizes that the girl who seems so sunny and cheerful has secrets of her own. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Hope: A Stunning Debut 鸣龙少年：一鸣惊人 “A group of young people, a teacher, a class, a dream!” Um... Mingzi, are you sure you want to write it like that? Lei Ming kicked Lei Yiming in the butt. “I told you to call me Uncle!” 188Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Sequel to Snow Maze 雪迷宫后续 A continuation of Snow Maze, telling the story of what happened after the Haran Anti-Drug Detachment was established in June 1998. This is my first time writing a criminal investigation story, so I hope you’ll interact and show your support, even if the writing isn’t great~ 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Film and TV Crossover: The Male Lead Has a Thousand Faces 综影视：男主他千姿百态 [Two male leads + fanfiction + seme lead + original male protagonist + not all sweetness, with some angst] 1. [Ultimate Three Kingdoms]: The gloomy, depressive Second Young Master Zhou × the upright and kind Master Xiu. Currently in progress. 2. [Mysterious Lotus Casebook]: Pairing with Di Feisheng. Updates pending. 3. [The Blood of Youth]: Pairing with Xiao Yu. Updates pending. 4. [Prince of Tennis]: A chaotic playboy arc. Updates pending (might not write it this way; leaving a paw print). —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Hope: Blue Sky 鸣龙少年：青空 Mingying Experimental Middle School and Longhai Experimental Middle School in Xingzhou City merged over a campus issue to become Minglong Experimental Middle School. The students from the two schools had vastly different academic foundations, which also led to social problems. To address the situation, school leaders put Senior Year Class 11 under the guidance of Lei Ming, an outstanding English teacher, and Sang Xia, a school counselor. Xu Qing was born without a mother and was raised by his gr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Film and TV Crossover: The Dating Pond Is in Progress 综影视：鱼塘进行中 Transmigrate through different worlds and experience different lives, with a slight everyone-loves-the-heroine vibe! First world: The Untamed (ongoing) Second world: The Knockout Third world: The Glory Fourth world: Till the End of the Moon Fifth world: F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers Sixth world: Hidden Love Seventh world: When I Fly Towards You Eighth world: Mysterious Lotus Casebook Ninth world: My Journey to You Tenth world: Under the Skin … Each world has a different heroine, and each is a s 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Republican-Era Mystery: As You Wish 民国奇探：如你所愿 Lu Yao left for a distant land, and Qiao Chusheng failed to find a way through the troubled times. Seeing each other again now seems a distant dream. Would things have been different if Lu Yao had an older brother who protected and understood him? The story still centers on Lu Yao and Qiao Chusheng. 403Reads6.6Score10514d adds
- 44 The Republic-Era Sleuth: A Pillow of Red Silk 民国奇探：枕红妆 Qiao Chusheng, we both made it through these troubled times. 441Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 45 Film and TV Crossover: The Lan-Jiu Family's Otherworldly Record 综影视：澜久一家异世录 Though Ling Lihuai returned to the Xuanji Continent, the story of Lan Jiu and him is far from over. It’s only just beginning~ Look forward to the cultivation journey of Ling Jiushi, Ruan Lanzhu, and their precious little brother as they travel through myriad worlds! OOC warning: out-of-character behavior may be the norm! Some plotlines have been changed significantly!!! The couples may also be broken up!!!! Finally!! Bugs in fanfiction are normal, so please don’t scrutinize it too closely!! The 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Film and TV Crossover: Ruling the Multiverse, Why Settle for Revenge When You Can Be a Player? 综影：万界为主，虐渣哪有海王香 [Male Lead + Everyone's Favorite] A peerlessly handsome male lead who can always handle every relationship perfectly. [The Untamed] Jin Shixue, the second young master of the Jin clan, is handsome on the outside but rotten within, and a beloved heartthrob whom everyone adores. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Sovereign of Guanlan Across the Screenverse 综影观澜帝君 As his origin world collapses, Emperor Gu Guanlan leads some of the survivors in search of a new home. Just as they are about to reach a new world, he is chosen by the Chaos Pearl. From then on, one immortal and one pearl begin traveling through different worlds. First world: The Untamed Second world: Grave Robbers’ Chronicles 175Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 I’m the School Bully at Minglong 我在鸣龙当校霸 Campus fan fiction + one-on-one sweet romance + original plotline + Class 11 gets little attention Lunch break had just ended, and a drowsy girl was still barely awake when her desk mate suddenly slipped her a powerful mint. The cool blast of mint quickly brought Xia Yang to her senses. She glared at the culprit beside her. “Shen Yao!” Only after seeing the boy obediently eat the candy she’d handed him did Xia Yang smile with satisfaction. The girl sighed helplessly. “Don’t cry. You’re makin 87Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 49 The Dragon-Singing Youth Saves Shen Yao 鸣龙少年救赎沈耀 [Mu Wanxin & Shen Yao] Childhood sweethearts A beautiful, kind girl named Mu Wanxin entered Shen Yao's world. She was a ray of light in his life, the only beam shining through endless darkness. He didn't know what had come over him, but he wanted to hold on to that light. He longed for her to save him, even if it meant being shattered to pieces. The Mu and Shen families were close, and Mu Wanxin and Shen Yao had grown up together, innocent childhood friends. In everyone's eyes, they were a perfe 116Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Minglong Academy: A Speck of Dust, a Touch of Moonlight 鸣龙少年之微尘点月光 He never thought anyone would save him, until she appeared. She was as gentle as moonlight, staying by his side. She told him: You can't please everyone, because not everyone is a decent person. Being yourself is the only way to find true happiness. ❤️ Wang Shiyue Shen Yao 142Reads—Score—14d adds
